Saibari's 'clinical' finish gives Morocco lead against Brazil

Morocco's Ismael Saibari fires his side into the lead against Brazil with a clinical finish in the 21st minute of their Group C match at the 2026 World Cup.

Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup. Morocco's Ismael Saibari had put the African champions ahead in the 21st minute.

Morocco and Brazil drew 1-1 in their Group C match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the New York New Jersey Stadium in the US. Morocco took an early lead with Ismael Saibari in the 21st minute, scoring against a South American side in the World Cup for the first time. The equalizer came 11 minutes later, with Vinicius Jr lashing a brilliant strike into the roof of the net in the 32nd minute.

Vinicius Junior's goal for Brazil against Morocco now means that Real Madrid have joined Bayern Munich as the club whose players have scored the most goals in the history of the World Cup. The 2026 World Cup is well underway, and heavy-hitters Brazil were in action against Morocco on Saturday at New York New Jersey Stadium.